Adventure

Never Open That Door – Not What You Know But Who You Know
This is part II of this story. Part I can be found here: Gabby, the budding journalist, has a problem; she can never let things just be. She always has to know the answer.
By Calvin London10 months ago in Chapters
Mary had a little lamb . Content Warning.
Mary awoke to silence. She didn’t know how long she had been asleep—or if she had ever truly woken at all. Time felt warped, stretched thin like old wool. The ceiling above her was unfamiliar: rough wooden beams dark with age. A candle flickered somewhere nearby, casting shadows that danced like silent specters on the walls. Her limbs were heavy. Her mouth dry. But she was alive. Sebastian was the first thing she saw when she turned her head. Sitting at the edge of the room, motionless. Watching. As always. “Where… am I?” she whispered, throat raw. “You’re home,” he said gently. His voice, once a comfort, now sent a chill down her spine. “You were sick. But I’ve been taken care of you.” She nodded, too weak to question further. He nuzzled her hand with false affection, and for a fleeting moment, Mary felt the warmth of familiarity. But then, in the quiet, she heard something else. Whispers. Faint. From the floorboards below. She tried to sit up, but her body refused. Her mind, however, began to unravel the knots. There were flashes—fragments of a forest clearing, a red cloak, blood on snow. A woman screaming. A voice, too deep to belong to any lamb, whispering: “She doesn’t need to know.” Mary began to weep, quietly. And Sebastian pressed closer, as if comforting her. But she noticed something. The smell. Not of earth or hay. Not of farm life or woodsmoke. It was the coppery scent of blood. Mary’s gaze drifted across the room. In the corner, beneath a cloth, was something lumpy. A shape she couldn’t define. She blinked hard, and when she opened her eyes again, the cloth was gone. Empty space. No trace. Her mind must be playing tricks on her. That’s what Sebastian told her. “You’re remembering things that didn’t happen,” he said calmly, almost pitying. “Trauma creates shadows. I’m here to keep them away.” She nodded, trying to believe him. But every night, when the candle burned low and the shadows grew long, the whispers returned. And they weren’t in her head. They came from beneath the floor.
By E. hasan10 months ago in Chapters
Imran Ahmed Khan Niazi’s Government: A Distinct Chapter in Pakistan’s 74-Year Political History
Introduction Since gaining independence in 1947, Pakistan has witnessed a variety of leadership styles, political ideologies, and governance structures. Among the many political leaders who held the office of Prime Minister, Imran Ahmed Khan Niazi stands out not only for his cricketing fame but also for his ambitious and reformist approach to governance. Leading the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Imran Khan assumed office on August 18, 2018, and served until April 10, 2022 — a period of approximately 3 years and 8 months. His tenure, though short of the full five-year term, left a significant impact on Pakistan’s political, economic, and social landscape. This article explores the beginning of his government, the challenges he faced, the initiatives he introduced for the welfare of the common man, and how his overall performance compares to the governance of Pakistan over the past 74 years and 9 months.
By Umair Ali Shah 10 months ago in Chapters
Demon Slayer: The Flame That Ignited a Phenomenon – A Complete Season 1 Breakdown
Demon Slayer: Kimet No Yaiba - Season 1 Deep Diving in as Demon Slayer: Yaiba was first broadcast in 2019. The series was produced by ufotable and is based on the comics of Koyo Hargotouji, and exploded thanks to its emotional story, with visually breathtaking animations and cast of deep human characters playing in a supernatural world.
By Atikur Rahman10 months ago in Chapters
Heartfelt Love and Trust Messages for Long-Distance Relationships
Once upon a time, in two different parts of the world, lived a boy named Daniel and a girl named Maya. They met during a summer camp in Italy. Daniel was from Canada, and Maya lived in India. Their meeting was short, just two weeks, but it changed their lives forever.
By Tahir khan10 months ago in Chapters
Whispers of the Heart
It all began with a message. Just one. Sent on a rainy evening, when the sky cried quietly and the world felt still. Jay had always been quiet, a man of few words. But when it came to her—Aisha—his heart was loud. He loved her in silence for years, carrying his feelings like secret letters in an invisible envelope. They had been friends since college, always close but never crossing the line. Until that one rainy evening.
By Tahir khan10 months ago in Chapters
Chapter Three: The Healer
Twig peeked out of Aidan’s pocket as he crawled, dumbfounded, across the floor toward Kyden’s limp form. They patted Aidan's face with an inquisitive chirp, but he neither noticed nor felt it. He was far too busy scooping the old Elfkin gently into his arms, his dark eyes permanently fixed on the pasty, slack face staring up at him. Breaking from his shock a bit, Aidan gave Kyden’s shoulders the gentlest shake.
By Natalie Gray10 months ago in Chapters
THE FORST THAT REMEMBERS YOUR NAME
Title: "The Forest That Remembers Your Name" In a forgotten pocket of Mongolia, where the Gobi Desert's edges kiss ancient pine forests, there exists a grove not found on any map — a place known only through whispered legend: Namar Khadavch, “The Forest That Remembers.”
By Md ESHAN10 months ago in Chapters
Best Recovery Experts For Cryptocurrency
Why Cryptocurrency Scam Victims Should Consider Hiring Bitsquery Web Retriever In the rapidly evolving world of digital finance, cryptocurrency scams have become an all-too-common threat. With billions of dollars lost to fraudulent schemes each year, victims are often left feeling helpless in a system designed to be decentralized and, in many cases, anonymous. When traditional law enforcement falls short, specialized crypto recovery services like Bitsquery Web Retriever step in to bridge the gap between lost hope and potential recovery.
By Roy Lee10 months ago in Chapters
The Hidden Staircase
It was the summer I turned fourteen when I discovered the hidden staircase in my grandmother’s house. I’d been staying with her for a few weeks while my parents traveled abroad. Her home was an old, creaky Victorian tucked into a quiet street at the edge of town — the kind of place where the floorboards groaned under your feet and every cabinet had its own story. I always had the feeling that the house was watching me.
By Mysterious/Cool Style10 months ago in Chapters
Ashes of the Drowned Part 1
The mist never lifted in Nareth. It clung to rooftops and ruins, swallowed the streets, and settled into the bones of the village like a secret it refused to share. When Vaelin and Elira arrived, the fog parted only enough to allow them entry, curling around their cloaks and armor like curious fingers.
By Richard Bailey10 months ago in Chapters
Unraveling Worlds. Content Warning.
My dad spoke the words that my mom was already thinking at that same moment because that location puts us on the mainland and not in an empty area of the mainland either. When I opened my eyes, I saw the look on both of my parents' faces as I realized why my dad said it was going to be a problem as he laid the map out on the table and marked where we were currently. We were several days away from the location and would be traveling in highly monitored waters to get there.
By Luna Verity10 months ago in Chapters